PBA commissioner’s cup fires off Wednesday, Aces see crowded room at the top

MANILA, Philippines - Despite the return of Best Import winner Rob Dozier, Alaska coach Luigi Trillo doesn’t expect things to be easy in their title defense in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup which fires off Wednesday.

Trillo sees a tough road ahead for his troops as he considers San Miguel Beer, Barangay Ginebra and Petron Blaze as the heavy favorites to contend for the coveted crown that the Aces won over the Kings last year via a 3-0 sweep in their best-of-five title showdown.

The youthful Alaska mentor also points to Rain or Shine and Talk n Text as the other major contenders.

“The playing field is different this conference,” Trillo told The STAR.

“Tough teams have found ways to even get stronger by adding depth through the draft and player movements. Big men this year are changing the game,” Trillo pointed out.